Crossword clue
“Renounced … or a phonetic hint to reading the answers to the starred clues”
This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
FORGONELetters7
Starts withF
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Renounced … or a phonetic hint to reading the answers to the starred clues” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 9, 2026 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with F and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Renounced … or a phonetic hint to reading the answers to the starred clues” clue?+
The answer is FORGONE (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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